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SC justices, UN rapporteur discuss anti-terrorism law

The country’s Anti-Terrorism Act was among the topics discussed during the meeting of Supreme Court justices, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, with United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Cha-cha debate: Can Congress amend Constitution by mere legislation?

Former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno reminds congressmen that this route is not one of the amendments modes spelled out in the Constitution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Marcos names ex-CA justice Sadang as new PCGG chief

In a Facebook post on Monday, the Presidential Communications Office said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed former CA Associate Justice Melchor Quirino Sadang to the agency tasked to recover the Marcos family’s ill-gotten wealth......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Heinous crimes-convicted individuals still entitled to GCTA — SC

The SC said that the Department of Justice overstepped its authority in subordinate legislation by excluding individuals convicted of heinous crimes from the advantages of Republic Act No. 10592, also known as the new GCTA law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Relatives seek justice for slain rider-on-hire

Investigators are still clueless on who could have perpetrated the ambush on Wednesday in Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur of a motorcycle rider-for-hire popular for his being trustworthy, friendly and hardworking......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

NEDA Chief: More reforms needed to unlock full benefits of Cha-cha

MANILA, Philippines  —Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Saturday reiterated his support for the proposed amendments particularly to the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. Those changes, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) chief said in a statement, are crucial for the economic advancement and competitiveness of the Philippines. Balisacan issued the statement to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief

INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Interview: ISU chief hails next generation stars rising at Gangwon 2024

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The next generation stars in ice skating are rising at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, chief of the global skating governing body has said. "Next-generation stars can compete [at a] global level. Just like many other sports, this is an event where we get to see the rising stars, the next generation stars," Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skati.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

P500K reward offered for arrest Cotabato City disaster unit chief s killers

The mayor here has offered a P500,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the  killers of the operations chief of the Cotabato City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, who died in an ambush along a busy thoroughfare here last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Seoul police chief indicted over Halloween crush

SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors have indicted the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency , charging him with contributing through negligence to the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul in 2022 that killed nearly 160 people, according to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office. The indictment of Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho came more than.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Church visits are allowed only until 10 p.m. – Police chief

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Church visits on Maundy Thursday will only be allowed until 10 p.m. the chief of the Cebu City police announced on Thursday, March 28. Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog, City Director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that the public is not allowed inside religious places past 10:00 p.m......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Ex-SAF chief liable in 2009 helicopter deal – SC

The Supreme Court reversed the ruling of the Court of Appeals that cleared former Philippine National Police-Special Action Force chief Leocadio Santiago Jr. over the purchase of three helicopters in 2009......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Rs 4.94 lakh crore DRDO-developed weapon systems in Indian defence forces, says DRDO chief

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat on Thursday said that nearly Rs 4.94 lakh crores worth of DRDO-developed products have either been inducted or have received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). In an interview with ANI, the chief of DRDO said that over 60 per cent to 70 per cent of the induct.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Rs 4.94 lakh crore DRDO-developed weapon systems in Indian defence forces, says DRDO chief

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat on Thursday said that nearly Rs 4.94 lakh crores worth of DRDO-developed products have either been inducted or have received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). In an interview with ANI, the chief of DRDO said that over 60 per cent to 70 per cent of the induct.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief

The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Aboitiz Foundation appoints new leaders

The Aboitiz Foundation announced the appointment of Ana Margarita Hontiveros-Malvar as its new president, concurrent with her existing role as the chief reputation and sustainability officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures while Maria Remedios Dominique Suplido assumes the role of Aboitiz Foundation’s chief operating officer......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Marcos to new PNP chief Marbil: Address terrorism, cybercrime

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday directed newly appointed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil to help the government address emerging threats to the country’s peace and order. During a ceremony for the PNP change of command held in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Marcos told Marbil: “You have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Mendoza cannot suspend Calabarzon LTO chief accused of extortion

Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza has no authority to suspend the head of the LTO in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), even as complaints of alleged corruption have been filed at Malacañang against the official......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Duterte has stopped taking fentanyl before becoming President — Panelo

MANILA, Philippines —  Former President Rodrigo Duterte stopped taking Fentanyl even before his election as the chief executive of the country in 2016, according to his then chief legal counsel, Salvador Panelo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday alleged that the former president is taking fentanyl. In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Panelo reiterated.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024